Dai-Ichi Hotel - Tokyo

Location. Dai-ichi Hotel - Tokyo, located in Tokyo, Japan, offers a glimpse of Old-World Europe within ten blocks of the Ginza shopping district. This property is conveniently positioned four blocks north of the Shimbashi transportation hub. The hotel is less than two kilometers from the Imperial Palace. Hotel Features. The sleek, marble-clad lobby features a two-story atrium dominated by a ceiling-high mural that depicts a European garden setting. The sunken lobby lounge offers intimately arranged seating. Twelve on-site restaurants include innovative culinary creations that range from traditional teppanyaki to French fine dining. A French-style bakery prepares treats and gifts, and an on-site restaurant serves afternoon tea. A grand ballroom and banquet room is hung with crystal chandeliers and accommodates up to 500 event attendees. Two lobby-area computers offer high-speed Internet access and basic business services are available at the reception desk. The hotel annexed a building across the street that now houses a well-equipped fitness studio, indoor swimming facilities, an expansive spa tub and an aromatherapy room. Those with nuptial plans can honor their matrimony at the traditional Japanese shrine or at the Western-style chapel.

Guestrooms. The 11-story Dai-ichi Hotel - Tokyo has 277 guestrooms located above the ninth level of the building to ensure unobstructed city views in most rooms. All accommodations feature European décor with light pastel color themes complemented by dark wood armoires, desks and upholstered Queen Anne-style chairs. Marble bathrooms feature separate tubs and showers, and include bathrobes, slippers and second telephone lines. All guestrooms have complimentary high-speed Internet access. VCRs, humidifiers and air cleaners are available on request.

Expert Tip. Guests who left exercise clothes in their home closet need not fear. Fitness wardrobe and swimwear, including shoes, bathrobes and goggles, can be rented at the hotel's fitness-center desk.

Driving Directions: From Narita International Airport: Approximate travel time is 1-3 hours and distance is 65 kilometers. From Haneda Airport: Approximate travel time is 20-30 minutes and distance is 15 kilometers.